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Over 40 charges laid against alleged drug traffickers tied to Nanaimo Hells Angels chapter
NANAIMO - A long list of drug and weapon charges have been laid against against four men, which includes Nanaimo Hells Angels members, following a lengthy police investigation.A Combined Forces Specia...
Dec 01, 2022
Communication lines zapped on Gabriola Island following Tuesday snow storm
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Communication remains vastly reduced on Gabriola Island following Tuesday's wintry storm.The severing of a main communication line between Mudge Island and Vancouver Island has seen ...
Dec 01, 2022
'It has definitely had an impact:' ongoing challenges sees businesses flee Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Following several key business closures in Nanaimo's Newcastle neighbourhood, relief doesn't appear to be in sight to fill vacant store fronts left behind. On Thursday, Nov. 24 the longstand...
Dec 01, 2022
VIDEO: Ethan Mistry selected to all star weekend through fan voting
NANAIMO - The Clippers will have two players representing the team at the BCHL's all star weekend in January.Defenceman Ethan Mistry was chosen through fan balloting to join previously selected teamma...
Nov 30, 2022
'We finally feel like we can work:' funding secured for two winter warming centres in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Two daytime warming centres have secured funding through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). A total of $625,000 from the strengthening communities' service program will support a warming...
Nov 30, 2022
Nanaimo snow crews aiming for 'pretty significant' progress Wednesday after favourable conditions overnight
NANAIMO - Snow clearing efforts continue throughout much of the city following a sizeable winter blast.Upwards of 20 centimetres of snow fell in many parts of the City of Nanaimo beginning mid-morning...
Nov 30, 2022
'If you're not comfortable driving in these conditions, don't drive:' Nanaimo roads a mess with blowing snow
NANAIMO - The message is simple: if you don't have to go, stay home.Local roads remain in whiteout conditions through many parts of the region as blowing snow persistent throughout much of Tuesday aft...
Nov 29, 2022
Adverse weather cancels ferry sailings between Nanaimo and Vancouver
NANAIMO - The region's first substantial winter storm is slowing, or outright cancelling travel in the region. BC Ferries cancelled their afternoon and evening sailings between Nanaimo's Duke Point an...
Nov 29, 2022
Man dies in Island Hwy crash north of Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A local man died following a two-vehicle crash on the Island Highway last Friday evening.According to Oceanside RCMP, an initial investigation determined the driver of a Mazda sedan h...
Nov 29, 2022
Dazzling Milner Christmas Magic lights display returning to Qualicum Beach
NANAIMO - A mid-Vancouver Island holiday season re-ignites this weekend with the return of Milner Christmas Magic.Starting Friday, Dec. 2 more than 100,000 holiday lights will turn on at Milner Garden...
Nov 28, 2022